Steering
NHTSA campaign 22V405000 · announced June 8, 2022 · filed by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · 5,768 units affected
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Freightliner (FCCC) MT45, MT45G and 2022-2023 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The steering gears may have been incorrectly assembled, which can cause the gear to fracture.
The risk
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28,2022. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-938.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2022 Fccc Mt45
- 2023 Fccc Mt45
- 2022 Fccc Mt45g
- 2023 Fccc Mt45g
- 2022 Freightliner Cascadia
- 2023 Freightliner Cascadia
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.